Espoo is a young and fast developing city Second largest city in Finland Over 50 % of the population hold a university degree 20 % of the population is under 15 years A great deal of city services are organized by partners of the city Population 269,800 Municipal tax 18 % Area 528 km² Islands 165 Lakes 95 Seashore 58 km Languages: Finnish 78,3 %, Swedish 7,5 %, others 14,2% 2

Espoo Local Development Plan for Education 2020 will be achieved in interaction with residents and partners The most competent municipality by 2020 In Espoo learning is valued! Everyone has an opportunity to learn The joy of learning grows Collaboration is power In order to be able to answer to the transformations that are ongoing in society, Espoo has both strategically and in practice set up goals in order to transform education services that the city provides. The local development plan gives a vision?/strategic? goals for this change. The local development plan is defined in line with the governments national development plan. the concepts of learning and learners are to be seen more broadly, as this development plan adress all functions in educational and cultural services in Espoo. Learning happens in all situations, formally and informally, and learners we perceive all people of all ages, in all everyday life situations. Therefore also freetime activities as sports and youthfunctions are similary working to achieve these goals and supporting residents to being creative and capable. 3

Why is Finland successful in education on all levels?

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) IN FINLAND 24.11.2018

The Finnish Education System adult education higher education general upper secondary education or vocational education and training nine years of basic education pre-primary education 24.11.2018

Vocational education and training in finland Vocational training covers the second largest proportion of the Finnish educational system, right after comprehensive education. Developing the world of work is one of the basic tasks of vocational education and training. The training is usually customised to meet the requirements of the workplaces. The organisation of training takes account of the student’s situation. Practical work combines learning at the workplace and in the educational institution. Professional skills are demonstrated in hands-on work tasks. The abilities of the student are evaluated by representatives of working life as well as the educational sector. 24.11.2018

Vocational education and training in finland Basic vocational qualifications, vocational degrees and specialised vocational degrees offer expertise in almost 400 different professions. Each one of these degrees can also be carried out as an apprenticeship. More information about vocational education and training can be found in the publications of the National Board of Education, in English, French, German and Russian among other languages: http://www.oph.fi/english/publications/brochures 24.11.2018

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) 2017 49000 in apprenticeship On national level 42% of the students after comprehensive school are students in VET (2017) 53% female students 325000 Students in VET 76% basic examination 17% vocational examination 7% specific vocational examination 74600 Degrees 122200 New students In Espoo 27% continued studies in VET after comprehensive school (2017) 24.11.2018

Espoo develops through partnerships 10

Omnia, Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo Region 24.11.2018

Omnia in numbers approx. 1200 attending professional development and further vocational training Omnia in numbers over 8300 students studying for a vocational qualification approx. 870 staff members + approx. 600 full-time teachers over 1900 general upper secondary students over 49 000 students attending liberal adult education courses approx. 3000 courses approx. 230 young people in youth workshops approx. 150 students in basic education approx. 360 VALMA and AIVA students (preparatory education for vocational training)  Figures according to autumn 2016 statistics 24.11.2018

Omnia is also involved in DOZENS of regional and international partnership projects HUNDREDS of international exchanges for students and specialists HUNDREDS of students in work-based and entrepreneurial learning environments Almost 2000 further education days for teachers DOZENS of multisector entrepreneurs on campus Development and distribution of digital competence Entrepreneurial services 24.11.2018

We give the students a boost, and they set the direction Our students have the most important task in the world – make their dreams come true. We give the students a boost, and they set the direction Dreaming and learning new things continues through life 24.11.2018

We are located in the cities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Kauniainen. We offer vocational and general upper secondary education, youth workshops and liberal adult education for tens of thousands of young people and adults. We are located in the cities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Kauniainen. We have wide international networks. 24.11.2018

Our vocational education focuses on a working life approach 24.11.2018

We develop entrepreneurship in new kinds of learning environments. We plan the content of our education in cooperation with actors involved in working life, and we take our students’ views into account. We develop entrepreneurship in new kinds of learning environments. On-the-job learning is part of each vocational qualification. Approximately 80% of apprenticeship training is practical on-the-job learning. We offer comprehensive solutions for developing working communities’ skills. 24.11.2018

Learning is both individual and community-based 24.11.2018

Teaching begins with individual needs. We offer the possibility for internationalisation. We support students of all ages in gaining employment and finding their own career path. We promote networking and a sense of community. We offer the opportunity for lifelong learning for learners of all ages and in various life situations. 24.11.2018

Omnia is international and multicultural 24.11.2018

On-the-job learning abroad via international exchanges International study paths for vocational studies Educational services for non-Finnish speaking students Vocational education exports EuropeAid and IFI-funded projects in e.g. Egypt, Kosovo and Tunisia Partnership with a vocational education development centre in Shanghai The promotion of vocational education exports via projects, the Future Learning Finland programme and Unesco’s Unevoc network 24.11.2018

OEP’s Shareholders Omnia offers educational pathways to both youth and adults, ranging from general upper secondary education to corporate training and teacher professional development. The Finnish Institute for Enterprise Management (FIEM) specializes in entrepreneurship and leadership training, ensuring that Finland has a thriving SME sector. Savo Consortium for Education focuses on fields such as agriculture, food production, forestry, logistics and other technology driven sectors. FCA is the largest Finnish development cooperation organizations, and it operates in 15 countries.

Where we work OEP’s shareholders have/have had activities in eg: The Gulf area: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman Africa: Egypt, Tunisia, Uganda China Russia